If you have an extensive wine collection, you may want to consider constructing a cellar in your home. Pantries and refrigerators are definitely not ideal places to keep wine, as the temperature and humidity levels […]
Back in 1933, President Franklin Roosevelt passed a law that allowed people to brew and sell their own beer, so long as it remained under 4% alcohol by volume. At the time, it had been […]
American Craft Beer Week is May 13 to 19. Plus, now is the perfect time to set sail on a cruise. So why not combine the two? Cruise and brews, if you will. Carnival is the first […]
Avocados are full of delicious mysteries. They’re a fruit that eats like a vegetable, ripens on their own stubborn schedule, and tastes like buttery happiness. Since many of the avocados that we eat are grown […]
With the hectic and activity-filled lives we all live, getting an inexpensive and healthy meal on the table every night can seem like a tall order. In the morning, right after the children get shuffled […]
Nothing says “I love you” quite like a home-cooked meal. And nothing elevates a home-cooked meal quite like the addition of a few carefully chosen spices. We know the world of spices can be a […]
While broccoli florets tend to get all the attention, have you ever wondered why we rarely use almost half of the broccoli head? Not only are broccoli stems nutrition-packed, they’re also delicious when prepared properly. […]
We won’t sugar coat it. The reality is that food waste has serious consequences for our planet. Right now in the US, over 18% of our cropland, 19% of our fertilizer, and 20% of our […]
On April 23, I will celebrate the publication of my first cookbook. If you had asked me five years ago, I never would have believed getting a publishing deal with HarperCollins could have been possible. […]
Looking for a fun, new way to use up the carrots in your fridge? These cookies have all the flavors of carrot cake plus cream cheese frosting on top! Ingredients Cookies 1 1/4 c all-purpose […]
Two of your favorite breakfast items have merged to form the ultimate indulgence. Imagine a buttery, flaky croissant coming together with a warm, fluffy waffle and you’ve got the “Croiffle.” Never heard of a Croiffle […]
Looking for an easy, yet celebratory salad to make this week? Our friend Lauren Grant of Zestful Kitchen has you covered. With fresh greens, toasted whole grain bread, and crunchy fennel, this Asparagus Panzanella Salad screams […]
Your garbage disposal is your dishwashing assistant. It works hard for you, with its blades shredding up your food waste into itty-bitty pieces that won’t clog your pipes. While the appliance can handle a lot, […]
My journey into veganism began in 1987. That’s when I gave up red meat. In 1988 I gave up chicken, and on January 1, 1989 I gave up seafood and dairy. Lo and behold, since […]
I, like many others, love to eat out. Not only do I get the night off from cooking, I enjoy getting a bit dressed up and trying a new culinary experience. But, eating out can […]
Have you ever been stumped by beets in the kitchen? We’ve got just the recipe for you from our friend Michelle of Farm Belly. This hearty salad takes winter staples (like beets and kale) and […]
You’ve heard of the party bus. Now, it’s time to climb aboard the tequila train. That’s right: Jose Cuervo, which has been making tequila for 250 years, has a luxury tequila train that travels to […]
If you could only bring 3 types of produce with you to a desert island, what would you bring with you, and why? We posed this question to our community on Facebook and the responses were as […]
With an extra hour of sunlight and the hope of warmer days ahead, I love to create cocktails with a light and refreshing spin. More colorful and fruitier than our winter ales, they make me […]
If you’ve ever thought about making your dog a star, a brewing company is launching a contest that might fulfill your dreams (or those of your four-legged friends). Devils Backbone Brewing Company is looking for good […]
There’s a squash for every season. Check out these four seasonal squashes and how to make them delicious. Image Credit: ImperfectProduce.com. Kabocha Squash Why you should cook with it: Kabocha squash is perhaps the ultimate […]
For almost a decade, Trader Joe’s has been one of America’s top grocery chains — and with good reason. Its locations carry high quality products, provide top-rated customer service, and come outfitted in an eclectic […]
Our friend Andi Davis, aka “The Salad Queen,” generously shared her top tips for getting kids excited about fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a great recipe for a “Spring Rock n Roll Salad.” We’ll let […]
The best part of St. Patrick’s Day may be the obvious excuse to drink all day but after that? Getting to eat treats dyed green and shaped like shamrocks… to help soak up the alcohol, of course. If you’re […]
Fermented veggies are hip, healthy, and single-handedly made Mason jars cool again. We love fermentation because it’s a great way to preserve our produce all winter long. That said, we know that fermentation can seem […]
Botulism is a word often associated with home canning and dented canned goods at the grocery store. But did you know vacuum-sealed, individually wrapped pieces of frozen fish also pose a risk for the bacteria? I love to buy […]
Lobster tails, shrimp and filet mignon are foods that may come to mind when you think of the perfect gourmet meal. But these items probably won’t make the final cut of your grocery list when […]
We’re super excited about having brown rice in Imperfect boxes so it’s about time to talk about how to cook it better! Sadly, brown rice has an unfortunate reputation for being tough, boring, and bland. […]
Cooking with a seasonal produce box is a lot of fun because every week is different. While this keeps you on your toes as a cook and forces you to learn new things, we also […]
Sometimes food waste starts before we even pick up a carrot or set foot in the store. A lot of times, we waste food simply because we don’t have a plan (or at least a […]